Very good composition in this smooth 'n' serene seascape and a lovely depth of field.Great use of slow shutter and processing which combine to give an image with magical light.Definitely a wall hanger!

A fellow BetterPhoto member Ken Ferguson asked if I could explain how I created this photograph. He runs one of the photography clubs/forum here. Here is pretty much how I answered the question in the forum;

I explain this as how to make something out of nothing.

This shot above was taken at Ventura County RV Campground with numerous unwanted subjects on bothsides from people sitting to sand castles and just plain sand. By finding just a few rocks that were in the receding surf and making sure that were no unwanted objects near the edges of the frame you can portray to the viewer that you're on a secluded beach.

Ok here is the xif - 18mm D70 3secs iso 200 f22It was bracketed and the exposure was compesated +1.33 EV That means I guessed wrong but that's why I bracket exposures. When you're far away from home you can't just go back and retake it. It's like insurance.A 2 stop hard edged nuetral density grad filter was placed at the horizon line to keep the sun somewhat from being too overexposed.Here is a link to the RAW file with just a +50 contrast adjustment.http://sieren.smugmug.com/gallery/3558014_LLGLL#347428994It's tilted I know. Must have been in a rush with the tide coming in. Sometimes I plant the tripod down for just a few seconds and lift it out of the water as soon as I hear the shutter finish. I've had the camera in for repairs twice from salt water damage. I place a waterproof camera jacket over the body sometimes in big surf. It doesn't keep the camera completely dry but does help out a lot.

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